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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Louis Vallet is like his wines - vivacious - but with more control and delicacy than one would expect. He is both a serious and a talented winemaker. He comes from Domaine Pierre Bourée, and at some point, he will get vineyards from this estate. But as is often the case in Burgundy, the family …
[Read more...] about Visit to Château de Charodon – Tasting the White 2020s
Domaine Matrot and I date back many years, to when Thierry was running the business. During those years, the wines became more refined and enjoyable, as the old, sometimes quite rustic, style was replaced with delicacy and finesse. Matrot is a large, old estate, dating back to 1835. And while …
[Read more...] about Domaine Matrot: A Quick Visit to 2020 Delight
The Domaine Roulot 2019s were sensual and on the slightly exotic side, and it was, therefore, difficult to believe that the 2020s could be even better and more refined. But they are. The Roulot '20s have an airy effortlessness that makes them beautifully refined, while still maintaining the …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Roulot – Tasting the 2020s
I have known Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne for quite some years; as he was a leading figure at Domaine Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet. Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne has a scientific education from French universities in general sciences, agronomy, and oenology. He graduated in 1999 from the elite …
[Read more...] about La Pierre Ronde: Antoine Lepetit la Bigne’s New Project
To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. Comments and thoughts The list contains producers that regularly score an emotional rating, and they are ranked in three levels. I hope this proves …
